From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Taking cognisance of the complexity nature of Kano state in terms of security, the newly posted Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel, on Tuesday, said policing the state will become an asset to him, not a challenge.
Gumel, who officially assumed duty as the Commissioner of Police in the state spoke during his address to the media and senior police officers, at the police officers’ Mess, Bompai, Kano.
He was redeployed from Sokoto to Kano state.
Gumel was also the Commissioner of Police in-charge of the just concluded supplementary elections in Kano.
According to him, “I am being aware that the good people of Kano state are known for being politically aware and active. Therefore, it is to my knowledge that whatever the Nigeria Police Force does in this state will always be in the limelight and will attract public attention.
“This, instead of being a challenge, is to me, an asset in principle. Please take my words that under my watch, the police in the state shall welcome all constructive criticisms and will be ready to accept the responsibility of addressing all the real and emerging challenges, and will be working together with the communities in providing the needed remedies to all the shortcomings that would keep coming.
“Also, note that our policing activities shall be collective-searching, as we shall continually be working together to aspire in keeping the state safe by working through the communities to surmount the emerging security challenges with full attention.
” On my part, I will be committed to addressing these issues with high standards of performance for which the Nigeria police is nationally and internationally known.”
He promised to ensure adequate and steady welfare packages for officers and men of the Command, but appealed to them to help in policing the state through exhibition of professionalism.
“I have learned over the years that it is desirable for all police officers to always exhibit professionalism In the discharge of their duties. It makes the police institution more respected and their actions acceptable to the community.
” I, therefore, charge you to place a high priority on compassion and firmness in the course of discharging your duties to our communities. Our sole commitment is to create a safe and secure environment for all the residents and people of Kano state, irrespective of their ethnicities, beliefs, and political affiliations.”
The new Kano Police Sheriff canvassed for the support of the people, pointing out that, ” the police Force cannot address crime and the root causes of emerging crimes in isolation without the active support and collaboration of the people.
“Therefore, it is by continuing working with the communities that we can take preventive actions against occurrences of crimes such as armed robbery of all forms, including mobile phones snatching, inter and intra-communal thuggery activities popularly known as ‘Daba,’ illicit drug dealings and all related criminal activities that keep threatening the safety and security of the people.”
CP Gumel promised to work in synergy with sister-security agencies in the state, adding that, “my vision is to lead the police Command transparently and to build it on community partnership with robust intelligence gathering, the use of the right technology, and to run people-friendly police with respect to fundamental human rights and freedoms.
“These initiatives will, therefore, be geared toward accompanying both the Federal and state governments to implement their development plans and sustainable programmes.”
